1984 Toyota Camry
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 69 |
| 1989 | 117 |
| 1990 | 136 |
| 1991 | 155 |
| 1992 | 569 |
| 1993 | 263 |
| 1994 | 306 |
| 1995 | 303 |
| 1996 | 417 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 600 |
| 1999 | 501 |
| 2000 | 454 |
| 2001 | 272 |
| 2002 | 953 |
| 2003 | 782 |
| 2004 | 638 |
| 2005 | 721 |
| 2006 | 317 |
| 2007 | 2,886 |
| 2008 | 933 |
| 2009 | 1,294 |
| 2010 | 604 |
| 2011 | 599 |
| 2012 | 590 |
| 2013 | 274 |
| 2014 | 455 |
| 2015 | 269 |
| 2016 | 182 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 754 |
| 2019 | 399 |
| 2020 | 275 |
| 2021 | 157 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 52 |
| 2025 | 146 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
4 of 8 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.
Show complaint excerpts
Seat belt failed to restrain consumer during accident resulting in consumer's head hitting top of vehicle, seat broke and collapsed during accident also, injury to consumer due to failures.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-30
Also filed under Seats
Front seat belt buckles fell apart.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-29
Service brakes
2 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
I had a run away Toyota Camry in 1984. Of course in those days the cause was considered to be operator error. It's good to see that Toyota is finally on the hot seat. Their acceleration problems have been going on for years.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-23
Seats
1 of 8 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 8 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1983-12-20Electrical system83V133000 Voltage regulator which controls the amount of flow in the electrical system between the battery and the alternator, may have manufacturing errors in an integrated circuit. The regulator may…
Remedy: Dealer will replace the voltage regulator at no charge.
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1986-04-02Defect petitionClosed 1986-08-07 Sudden acceleration
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1987-09-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-30 Igniter assembly failure
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1989-12-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-03-21 Failed speed control
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1990-02-28Vehicle speed control90V040000 Cruise control computer malfunction could occur upon shutting off the control after continuous use followed by cold ambient temperatures.
Remedy: Replace computer with one of improved design.
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 83V133000 · Electrical system
- Recall 90V040000 · Vehicle speed control
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1984 Toyota Camry reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1984 Toyota Camry?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 Toyota Camry have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.